View from the Top!

We took our first hike to Mt. Pisgah last weekend. It is 5,721 feet hight. A Revered Newton is credited with naming Mt. Pisgah. Because of the extensive view in all directions over a rich land, Reverend Newton felt there was similarity between this mountain and the one on which Moses stood. It is beautiful at the top. The knees hurt a little walking down....but it's a small price to pay for the view at the top.

We are planning more walks and hikes with Betty and Wilson as the leaves begin to change in the next coming weeks! It's great to be in the mountains!

Whitewater Rafting

This is photo from our whitewater rafting execursion we took when Nick & Marissa came to visit.

This is the same river, the Nantahala River, we took the boys on when they were younger and they both fell out of the boat that trip on this very same rapid! Ah, what a few years and a few muscles will do for you. Nick did not fall out this trip!!!

Josh Graduates Policy Academy

It's official! He is now a graduate of the Norfolk Policy Academy and is now employed as a Police Officer. In addition to receiving his offical papers, he also received a trophy for being the most physically fit in his class. He is quite the little runner!

And please people.....do not get caught speeding in Norfolk! He will not cut you any slack!

All kidding aside, he looks very grown up in his uniform and we are very proud of him.

Nick and Marissa Visit Asheville!!!

Hi All! Nick came for a visit this past weekend and brought his lovely new girlfriend, Marissa! She is a student at Old Dominion University, studying to be a physical therapist. Her Dad is a commander in the Air Force, currently stationed in Nebraska. We had a wonderful time! We took them downtown for hot wings and to see the "eclectic" group of people who join together on Friday nights in Pritchard Park to bang on drums and go a little crazy, dancing and enjoying life! Saturday we went white water rafting and Wilson also joined in the fun! Miss Betty darted over to Cherokee and won some money gambling while we fought the rapids!!!! It was a great weekend.

We head to Virginia this weekend as Josh graduates from the Police Academy! The ceremony is Wednesday night, September 3rd in Norfolk.

Love from the White's in the Mountains...

Lunch at Maynards on Lake Minnetonka

Hi All, Just a little update...We took Mom & Dad to Maynard's restaurant on Lake Minnetonka. It was a beautiful summer day here in Minnesota and a wonderful lunch outside with the beautiful Lake to watch while we ate. We have been going to church each week and Mom & Dad have been going with us. They even drive themselves there and are learning the roads in Eden Prairie.

4th of July in Minnesota

We had a wonderful 4th of July Celebration. Nannie & Papa were over for dinner on Friday, we all went to church together on Saturday and then on Sunday they came over for dinner again. Tim and Danielle, Leanne and Aimee were all here so it was fun. We had a great dinner, laughed, talked and also played some UNO...it was the longest game ever. Hope everyone is doing well. Love to all, FRAN

Family Visit

Here are a few pictures of my family (Mom, Jack, my sister Linda) and one of our long time family friends Angela. All were here this past weekend. My sister will be leaving for 11 months in September. She is a merchant marine. My mom and Jack will be spending the next year in Florida. Gas prices are keeping them from traveling around. But since they have been to all but two states...I think they are okay with that.